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UK govt defends refugee shakeup in face of hard-right

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Britain's interior minister on Sunday defended plans to drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers, insisting that irregular migration ... Read More


Gen-Z protests erupt in Mexico City, injuring 120

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- More than 100 people were injured and 20 arrested during a massive protest on Saturday in Mexico City against the president's handling of violent crime, local government officials sa... Read More


Iran says US is not ready for 'equal and fair' nuclear talks

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Washington's current approach toward Tehran does not indicate any readiness for "equal and fair negotiations", Iran's foreign minister said on Sunday, after US President Donald Trump... Read More


Tens of thousands rally in Manila over corruption scandal

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Thousands gathered Sunday for the start of a three-day rally organized by a religious group in the Philippine capital to demand accountability over a flood-control corruption scandal... Read More


Chile votes in high-stakes election as crime fears dominate

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Chileans voted Sunday in a presidential and parliamentary election dominated by public fears over rising organized crime and irregular migration, with the race expected to tilt towar... Read More


Women's participation increasing significantly

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- On Sunday, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Mahfuj Alam said that women's participation in various sectors has increased significantly since the mass uprising in July.He made... Read More


4 in 10 children have excessive lead in blood: BBS, UNICEF

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- A recent study by UNICEF and the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) found that nearly four out of ten children in Bangladesh have concerning levels of lead in their blood. Accord... Read More


DIU's Mononmonch: The Mindset Olympiad organised

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- With the aim of encouraging thoughtful reflection, logical thinking, and leadership skills among the younger generation, the Change Together Club, run by students of Daffodil Interna... Read More


EWU hosts day-long Job Fair

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- East West University (EWU) hosted a day-long 'Job Fair' on Saturday, connecting thousands of aspiring graduates with 70 leading national and multinational organisations. The event w... Read More


ULAB to host Prof David A Peterson as SA

Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) will welcome Dr. David A. Peterson, Associate Professor of Linguistics at Dartmouth College, USA, as a Senior Fellow (SA) in Linguist... Read More